BOSTON (April 3, 2013) — Researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have discovered a statistical association between the injection of local dental anesthesia given to children ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study, published in the April issue of The Journal of [...]
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USC study examining hundreds of Los Angeles elementary and high school students published in American Journal of Public Health Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school, according to a new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study. “The Impact of Oral Health on the Academic [...]
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Marking the first national initiative of its kind in the industry, Kool Smiles, one of the nation’s leading dental health providers, will provide children and their parents access to PBS KIDS’ award winning content within their offices and online as a public service for all their communities. Starting in January, Kool Smiles will provide children [...]
AnniesBid.com and Operation Smile have a lot to smile about in the new year. Since its July, 2011 launch AnniesBid has spread hundreds of smiles among the faces of its bidders who have won brand name consumer electronics, luxury, home goods and gift cards at as much as 90% off. The proceeds from these bargains [...]
3M is a corporation known for promoting healthy smiles through their cutting-edge technology and support of their orthodontic customers. Equally noteworthy is their unwavering dedication to assisting youth and families in need. For the fourth year in a row, 3M has renewed its support of Smiles Change Lives (SCL) as an Official Sponsor of this [...]
Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Lexicomp has released the 1st edition of the Manual of Pediatric Dentistry, a new print title and electronic database for all dental professionals covering the diagnosis and treatment of the most frequent conditions occurring within pediatric dentistry. Lexicomp [...]
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo as Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC). Established in February 2011, the goal of the Center is to inform and advance research and policy analysis that [...]
Smiles Across America® (SAA), an Oral Health America program, in conjunction with Trident® gum, is pleased to welcome Smiles Across Pinal County, an initiative of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, to the SAA network. This is part of an ongoing commitment by Oral Health America and Trident to help fight [...]
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A little bit of Halloween candy can go a long way towards satisfying kids cravings for sweet treats. But a lot paves the way for tooth decay. Thats why dentists participating in the 8th annual Halloween Candy Buy Back Program are asking kids to drop in on November 1 and donate what can quickly [...]
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With 41 million U.S. “trick-or-treaters” hitting the pavement in 2010 ages five to fourteen, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in childrens dental and oral health, knows Halloween can be a frightful time for tiny teeth, from lost sealants and fillings, to damaged brackets and even broken teeth. As Halloween approaches, the [...]